Topic in Focus: Substance Use Disorders

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Rising cervical cancer rates and a new at-home screening test for cervical cancer

Jul 24, 2025 | 10 Min Read
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6 reasons to join the AMA

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What is the MATE Act?

The MATE Act requires health care professionals who prescribe controlled substances to complete 8 hours of training for treating and managing patients with substance use disorder.

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AMA applauds FDA's approval of second OTC naloxone product

The AMA has long advocated for improved access to OTC naloxone as the deadly drug overdose epidemic continues to devastate communities.

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AMA applauds proposed rule on Mental Health Parity Law

The AMA supports the administration’s commitment to addressing insurers’ continued failures to comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.

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Help your resident physicians meet new DEA training mandate

Easily assign and track an AMA-curated collection of courses to help residents prevent drug-overdose deaths and comply with training requirements.

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Don’t criminalize pregnant patients with substance-use disorders

An Ohio mom was prosecuted after disclosing her illicit drug use upon giving birth. Learn why an appeals court was right to overturn her conviction.

Behavioral Health
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AMA in the News: June 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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June 30, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Congressional hearing held to examine Medicare physician payment system and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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June 30, 2023: State Advocacy Update

How South Dakota’s licensure applications support physician wellness and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Boosting treatment for incarcerated pregnant patients with SUDs

Pregnant people with a substance use disorder have the same right to treatment as any other person with an SUD. Learn more.

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